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Transport Safety Investigations
Air, marine, and rail accident investigation reports from the UK's independent statutory investigation bodies. Reports identify causal factors and make safety recommendations to operators, regulators, and government.
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
Reports
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BZMT
Engine failure after takeoff, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 11 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Rans S10 Sakota, G-BRPT
Engine failure during descent to land at Henstridge Airfield on 27 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD XI (Modified) Coyote II, G-MZBV
Engine failure and forced landing, near Andreas Airfield on 21 April 2015AAIB investigation to Robin ATL, G-GFRO
Engine failure and forced landing, near Andreas Airfield on 21 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-PCPC
Overturned after rotor struck tailplane during preparation for takeoff, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex, 8 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Sipa 903, G-ASXC
Damaged following forced return to Nympsfield gliding site on 11 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Z-1RA Stummelflitzer, G-ZIRA
Tipped inverted on landing due to excessive brake application, White Waltham Airfield, 25 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna U206C Super Skywagon, G-BPGE
Engine failure followed by runway overrun during forced landing, Strathallen Airfield, Perthshire, 17 January 2015.AAIB investigation to CZAW SportCruiser, G-EWZZ Correction
Controlled flight into terrain, Isle of Bute, 9 August 2014.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JECI
Smoke warning indications, on approach to Belfast City Airport, 30 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-450, G-CNAB
Loss of directional control on landing, near Hucknall Aerodrome, Nottinghamshire, 16 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Magni M24C Orion, G-YROD
Rolled onto its right side whilst landing at Old Warden Airfield on 30 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MYZK, 20 March 2015
Loss of control on approach, Durham Tees Valley Airport, Darlington, 20 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-CHIK
Loss of control during landing, Earls Colne, 28 October 2014.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-ECMC
Rolled over during simulated tail rotor failure exercise at Goodwood Aerodrome, on 12 February 2015.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-THLA
Heavy landing following autorotation exercise, Romney Marsh, Kent, 13 February 2015.AAIB investigation to TL 2000UK Sting Carbon S4, G-ZIZY
Nose gear damaged during landing, Dunkeswell Aerodrome, 18 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-6, G-RVAW
Ground collision, Wickenby Aerodrome, Lincolnshire, 17 December 2011.Extract from AAIB Annual Safety Report 2014
Statistics for accidents and serious incidents involving the Air Accidents Investigation Branch in the years 2013, 2012 and 2011.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZUC
Severe turbulence encounter, in descent to Milan Malpensa Airport, Italy, 30 January 2015.AAIB investigation to BAE ATP, G-BTPF
Uncommanded flying control input, 20 nm west of SAM VOR, 7 October 2014AAIB investigation to Beech 200 Super Kingair, G-KVIP
Aircraft struck ground equipment, Newquay Airport, 31 December 2014.AAIB investigation to British Aerospace ATP, G-BTPC
Ground collision with airport equipment, Coventry Airport, 15 January 2015AAIB investigation to Cessna 172S Skyhawk, G-MEGS
Ground collision with hangar, Cambridge Airport, 11 January 2015AAIB investigation to CZAW SportCruiser, G-EWZZ
Controlled flight into terrain, Isle of Bute, 9 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/200, G-TWOO
Landing gear broke following ground loop on landing at Wombleton Airfield on 6 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur, G-AYLL
Loss of control on the ground and rear fuselage failure, Lee-on-the-Solent Airfield, 4 November 2014AAIB investigation to Kiss 450-582(2), G-PGHM
Nose landing gear failed on landing, near Haverhilll, 21 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Pietenpol Air Camper, G-OHAL
Heavy landing leading to landing gear collapse, Shenington Airfield, 25 July 2014.AAIB investigation to P&M Aviation Quik GT450, G-MCFK
Tipped onto its side during aborted takeoff, at Plaistow Airfield on 6 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 II Raven, G-HECK
Collision with vehicle, Leeds Heliport, 5 December 2014AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 Raven, G-CEDG
Rolled over during a precautionary landing, near Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, on 25 February 2015AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 20 L, G-LYSA
Crashed on approach to land, North Hill Airfield, Sheldon, Devon, 18 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-CGGX
Loss of engine power on climb-out from a private farm strip near Ruthin, Denbighshire, 16 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-8, G-NRFK Correction
Loss of directional control on landing, Norwich Airport, 2 October 2014AAIB investigation - Special Bulletin S1/2015: Saab AB Saab 2000, G-LGNO
Loss of control in flight, near Sumburgh Airport, 15 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Aerotechnik EV-97A Eurostar, G-CCEM
Runway excursion and collision with parked aircraft, Oxenhope Airfield, West Yorkshire, 17 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Beech 76 Duchess, G-GCCL
Landed with nose landing gear retracted, Cambridge Airport, 9 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-476(SF), EI-STD
Left main landing gear failure during landing rollout, East Midlands Airport, 29 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-EBR
Baggage tractor struck forward, lower fuselage, London Luton Airport, 17 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-ENL and Boeing 737-8AS, EI-DLJ
Ground collision at London Stansted Airport, 28 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-EXF
Baggage tractor struck forward, lower fuselage, London Stansted Airport, 3 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Cessna F150l, G-YIII
Loss of control in flight, Near Hucknall Airfield, 14 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Cessna T210L, N2257S
Wheels-up landing at Providenciales Airport on 20 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Convair CV-580, N151FL
Runway excursion due to brake failure at Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman, on 27 January 2015.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JEDM
Skidded off the taxiway at Inverness Airport, on 19 January 2015.AAIB investigation to Maule MX-7-180C, N1052U
Struck trees after engine failure whilst landing at Strathaven Airfield on 4 February 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BNDE
Entered a spin and did not recover, near Padbury, Buckinghamshire, 20 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-46-350P Malibu, N71WZ
Loss of directional control on landing, Bournemouth Airport, 24 January 2015.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-JBRE
Rotor blades struck propeller during takeoff, Shoreham Airport, 1 November 2014.Reports by year
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| Report year | AAIB (Air) reports | MAIB (Maritime) reports | RAIB (Rail) reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9,556 | 0 | 297 |
| 2015 | 208 | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | 232 | 875 | 37 |
| 2017 | 260 | 27 | 40 |
| 2018 | 220 | 26 | 33 |
| 2019 | 209 | 19 | 28 |
| 2020 | 136 | 23 | 24 |
| 2021 | 115 | 19 | 18 |
| 2022 | 116 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 91 | 15 | 21 |
| 2024 | 96 | 29 | 25 |
| 2025 | 68 | 23 | 17 |
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 17 |
About these bodies
| Body | Remit | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| AAIB Air | Air Accidents Investigation Branch — independent civil aviation accident investigations | 11,352 |
| MAIB Marine | Marine Accident Investigation Branch — shipping and vessel accident investigations | 1,103 |
| RAIB Rail | Rail Accident Investigation Branch — railway accident and incident investigations | 602 |